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February 1995 Vol 13 #1
- An Electrifying Experience – Herb Gets Hit by Lightning
- Head Drain
- Counter removal #88 (see website for Al Watson’s (#55) removal procedure it CAN be done!!!)
- Hurth transmission fluid level – neat sight gage
- Short handed sailing – mainsail control
- Battery charging
May 1995 Vol 13 #2
- More on Lightning
- Midship cleats and other questions
- Battery discharge
- Fuel leak (from fuel hose at deck fitting)
- Cockpit radio
- Anchor roller (CR-1) (Ron’s with photo p 30)
August 1995 Vol 13 #3
- Wind Machine Installation
- Changing Transmission Fluid, midship cleats
- Portlight replacement (Beckson to Lewmar)
- Starting problems
- Overhead hatch squeal
- Caulk caps
- Fan belt size
- Coolant hose replacement (less expensive from auto store Gates 7/16
- Packing gland joints better at 45 than 90 degrees
November 1995 Vol 13 #4
- Refrigeration: Adler Barbour repairs electronic modules
- Battery charging: another Balmar 75 amp installation, and wiring
- Engine Maintenance: HX upgrade on M25 to M25XP larger exchanger
- Electrical gremlins: check the ground wire, too
- Interior mods, racing performance: V berth storage access with large door, teak head grate, aft cabin portlight in #639, photo of entertainment center over nav station (Gerald described this in writing on the website)